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777dan777 [17]
3 years ago
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What are the thesis in everyday use by alice walker

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lbvjy [14]3 years ago
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Valentin [98]3 years ago
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In “Everyday Use,” Alice Walker argues that an African-American is both African and American, and to deny the American side of one's heritage is disrespectful of one's ancestors and, consequently, harmful to one's self. She uses the principal characters of Mama, Dee (Wangero), and Maggie to clarify this theme.

Explanation:

” are the Black Consciousness movement, rural versus urban Black identity, and tradition, heritage, and ownership.But Walker's main purpose in the story seems to be to challenge the Black Power movement, and black people in general, to acknowledge and respect their American heritage. The history of Africans in America is filled with stories of pain, injustice, and humiliation.

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